Storekeeper I - UI Health, Materials Management

About the role

The position supports the Medical Center by working under the Storekeeper II and Supply Distribution Manager's indirect supervision to receive, record, maintain, and issue supplies, linen, and equipment items in the Distribution Services Storeroom.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, issue, load, and unload equipment, and supply items when required.
• Check incoming orders against items listed on requisitions, invoices, or other forms.
• Enter receiving information into Pathways Materials Management (PMM) system prior to distribution.
• Utilize PMM system to obtain supply inquire, unit of measure, and pricing information.
• Issue requisitioned supply items by checking requested items against levels on hand.
• Refer situations that involve deviations from established procedures to the Storekeeper II.
• Replenish supply cabinets/par level carts and linen daily for patient care areas.
• Store supplies in bins, on pallets, or shelves.
• Cycle count items, as assigned.
• Rotate specified stock according to receipt date.
• Check supplies for expiration and/or damage.
• Label supply items with identifying codes, etc.
• Order supplies to maintain inventory par levels using PMM replenishment requisition.
• Demonstrate resourcefulness in applying established methods to handle supply items.
• Afford assistance in interfacing PAREX and PMM.
• Perform Distribution Services related duties and responsibilities, ensuring the section meets its 24 hours, seven days a week responsibility to the Medical Center.
• Cycle count inventoried and non-inventory materials.
• Participate in periodic cycle counts, and other inventories of supply items stored in the area.
• Participate in staff meetings and required in-services.
• Afford assistance in setting up, and or operating equipment for meeting, in-services, etc.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift certification required per OSHA.
• Knowledge of inventory management.
• Familiarity with standard concepts and best practices in a stockroom or warehouse environment.
• An analytical mind with ability to make accurate mathematical computations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Competencies in data entry, analysis, and management.
• A keen attention to detail and ability to effectively manage time.
• Skills to operate common office equipment.
• Physical ability to frequently lift and carry materials weighing up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in storekeeping, inventory control, or record keeping.

Skills

• Knowledge of inventory management.
• Familiarity with standard concepts and best practices in a stockroom or warehouse environment.
• An analytical mind with ability to make accurate mathematical computations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Competencies in data entry, analysis, and management.
• A keen attention to detail and ability to effectively manage time.
• Skills to operate common office equipment.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance.
• Retirement Plan.
• Paid time Off.
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.